Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Secretary of State Marco Rubio at an event in Washington last week. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) | | | | | | | What to know Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Latin America tour excludes Venezuela, where the U.S. is making controversial oil deals with the unelected government. Critics argue the deals undermine democracy, while Rubio defends them as necessary for economic stability. His popularity in Venezuela has declined amid concerns over the legitimacy of the agreements and the involvement of controversial figures. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |